Record #:

38306

Author(s):

Donat, Win

Abstract:

Three different types of fox hunts involve the use of hounds, each with their own distinct style of hunting. They are the gallus hunters, popular in the south, the “hill-toppers,” and the northern hunters. There are also different types of American Fox Hounds, such as the Walker, Birdsong, and Trigg hound.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 2, February 1952, p4-7 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Dogs; Hunting dogs; Hounds

Record #:

38317

Author(s):

Dermid, Jack

Abstract:

Although people tend to be scared or believe false things about bats, they avoid humans if possible, are beneficial in their feeding habits, and is a harmless mammal.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 2, February 1952, p11 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bats; Wildlife

Record #:

38318

Author(s):

Hamnett, Bill

Abstract:

With the end of hunting season, the author suggests sprucing up the habitats of game birds and game animals to ensure a good hunting season next year.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 2, February 1952, p14 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Conservation of wildlife; Birds--Conservation; Birds--Nests; Habitat conservation; Game birds

Record #:

38320

Author(s):

Wilson, Ken

Abstract:

Surveying 22 dove hunters on opening day of hunting season, the average cost per dove is about $0.57. The ratings of shooters varied from ‘expert’ to ‘optimistic,’ with the latter being multiple shells fired with zero kills.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 2, February 1952, p15, 23 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Dove hunting; Hunting

Record #:

38322

Author(s):

Barber, Lunette

Abstract:

A wildlife club at the Presbyterian Orphanage School teaches children the do’s and don’ts of conservation.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 2, February 1952, p18 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife clubs; Barium Springs Orphanage (Barium Springs)--History; Conservation education

Record #:

38494

Author(s):

Small, Joe Austell

Abstract:

A collection of short stories about various subjects, such as animal behavior and camping tricks.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 2, February 1952, p19 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Anecdotes; Animals; Camping

Record #:

38495

Author(s):

Donat, Win

Abstract:

Departments of letters to the editor, field notes, and items of interest.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 2, February 1952, p20-23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Editorial cartoons